Pedestrians and cyclists will be the big winners when a new 3m-wide footbridge is built in Port Adelaide by the end of the year.
The 80m-long bridge, which has now received planning approval from the State Commission Assessment Panel, will link the 650-home Dock One development and the Port Approach commercial and business park.
Work on the $5 million bridge, which is being jointly funded by Renewal SA and developer Kite Projects, is scheduled to begin in July.
Once complete it will be owned and maintained by Renewal SA. Renewal SA has begun preliminary discussions with the local Kaurna community and the Port Adelaide Enfield Council around the naming of the bridge.
With the first two stages of the Dock One residential project sold out, Kite Projects has just settled on 
a 2.5ha allotment on the eastern side of Dock One to create Stage 3 of the redevelopment.
A total of 56 waterfront townhouses and 84 apartments will be offered, with some of the allotments already sold. This is in addition to the 110 homes already delivered, and a further 90 homes due for completion later this year as part of previous stages.
Designs are also underway to transform the old Marine and Harbors Building on St Vincent Street into a 100-room hotel with conference rooms, a restaurant, bars and a gym, providing another focal point for business and community at the Port.
Kite Projects Managing Director Damon Nagel said there was “a great sense of excitement” around the Port, with new bars, cafes and restaurants opening.
“That is translating into sales for the project, which continue to be very strong,” he said.
“Once the bridge is complete, it will make a huge difference, connecting the precinct together in a way that will ensure residents and visitors can really explore and make the most of their new community.”
